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3 unusual facts about Maxine Peake


Beryl Burton

On 27 November 2012 a radio play about Burton written by actress Maxine Peake was broadcast by BBC Radio 4, with Peake playing Burton.

Maxine Peake

In November 2012, a play that Peake had written and directed about the life of the Leeds born cyclist Beryl Burton and starring herself in the main role was broadcast on BBC Radio Four.

Old Glossop

In 2013, Old Glossop was used for filming in the BBC drama series The Village, starring John Simm and Maxine Peake.


Helen Modern

As well as her featured roles in Respectable and Bad Girls, Helen has also had a recurring role in BBC One daytime soap opera, Doctors (2005) as Diane Bishop and various roles in No Angels, Wire in the Blood, The Chase and Messiah - The Harrowing with Ken Stott and Maxine Peake.


see also

The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

The Daily Telegraphs John Preston was positive about the film and particularly praised Maxine Peake's acting.